.... I am not as huge as rugby players. Will I be OK as a back?
2006-09-18 01:28:58 · 9 answers · asked by Omar Z 2 in Sports ➔ Rugby
Why do you want to be a 'Egg chaser'??
2006-09-18 01:32:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to start playing rugby you are half way there. Get along to a good club, speak to some players and the coach and you will get all the advice you need. It is a great game, great pals and you meet some 'interesting' people.
2006-09-18 18:01:56 · answer #2 · answered by Tom M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to be big to be good. I've played with guy's anywhere from 5'2" to 6'10" from 135 lbs to 300 lbs and everything in between.
Smaller players can easily make up for lack of size with speed, fitness, desire, strength, determination, aggression, etc. I've played with lots people and it's really a combination of all their assets that make them a good Rugby player. Size is only one of the factors. And yes, if you play some positions in the backs it tends to be less of a factor than in the forwards.
2006-09-18 11:20:05 · answer #3 · answered by Rockin' Mel S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your heart is right then size doesn't matter. Many people might argue about this, but have a look at guys like Bret Russel, Gio Aplon etc. They are really small but with ball in hand they are devastating.
Watch some Currie Cup rugby and see what the small guys really can do.
2006-09-18 11:08:14 · answer #4 · answered by Barney B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to be big to play any position in rugby, its not all about size its about technique. if you start playing for a team they'll give you all the training you need and you'll be well on your way.
2006-09-18 08:37:25 · answer #5 · answered by BillS4V4G3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is an expression about things being a 'man's game' you had better believe it because there is no where 'safe' on the pitch and I speak as someone who had their knee wrecked and seen all manner of injuries. Take up a martial art like bushido - at least you get to wear body armour!
2006-09-18 08:37:02 · answer #6 · answered by william john l 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Smaller players usually play better as forwards/runners which is more fun imo.
But I don't think you would get hurt unless you are much shorter than the other backs.
2006-09-18 08:34:22 · answer #7 · answered by Mike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i say go for it!!! if u neva try u neva knw....
same thing happened with me and hockey... three years on, a few injuries, still playing and luvin every moment of it too!!
2006-09-19 06:41:08 · answer #8 · answered by paddler22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you're short and stocky you'll do best as a scrum half or as a winger.
2006-09-18 08:35:39 · answer #9 · answered by nerdyhermione 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋